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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
8
A Charleston board plan to improve Colored High School reveals hostility toward desegregation as officials debate facilities, windows, lighting, heating, and safety. Citizens discuss repair costs, potential relocation, and steps to protect colored pupils while white residents push for separate schooling.
Cincinnati Symphony Club under Istla leadership and conductor Mritz Samar will perform at Kearse Sunday afternoon. The 30th season features 40 concerts in Cincinnati, marking changes in personnel and a focus on ensemble unity and home-city venues. Members include internationally known soloists now performing at the Kearse box office.
The regular monthly meeting of the dog’s club at Lin Plist Peery church last night discussed stewardship. Governor We A MacCarkle, Mr. TC McKinies, Mr. J.B TT, and De. A. A. Shawkey spoke as about 150 members attended focusing on community fund, lines, mite and money matters.
A report outlines support for a federal export plan promoting waterway development and lower freight and parcel post rates. It mentions securing 45 voting delegates, notable advocacy from three states, and potential candidacy chatter around Ty Bradiate of Xenta, with remarks by Henry J. Allen as principal speaker at a hotel lobby ceremony.
A motion by Mrs. Spencer advances funds for dental care and a sanitation program. Director Wilton notes hot dental conditions in the area. teachers train students in brushing and dental hygiene. inspections show progress as parents are encouraged to bring children for checkups.
Beckley groups of the Parent Teachers Association met at the Woodrow Wilson building to discuss school grounds beautification and community safety. The session approved a formal plan with new bylaws, while athletic officials announced the Mount Hope River Athletic Association season and a 24-candidate basketball tryout for Beckley.
Wheeling council votes to compel Governor Gore to name a tax commission at once, citing legislative authorization and a looming legislative session. Reported advances include a potential scaleup of state power and a new plant project by Black Friethers to be built elsewhere. A Roman saucepan found in London is noted in a separate brief.
The board announced it would insure against fire and boiler explosions but the tax commissioner ruled the board lacked authority to spend funds and could not be held liable for accident injuries to students. Only two schools, Central Junior High and the new high school, were at risk. Property insurance on Central Junior High would cost $149.70, with a $7.50 annual increase to cover pupil hospital bills for a boiler explosion. The decision followed a prior incident involving students in the dressing room, with coverage discussed but insurance limited to property only.
The article notes unclear contents of a tender for dituminous files, with the public in the dark on its contents. The President has postponed publication to not hinder Governor Pinchard's attempt to end the impasse. The governor wired the president praising the decision.
A half-ton boulder rolled onto a gas line near Indigo Creek causing a break and a roaring gas leak that halted Baltimore and Ohio trains for about two hours. Four repair crews from Clendonia, Pinch, Walsrowa and Charleston battled the break while public warnings urged cautions with gas stoves and nearby fires. Telephone and utility workers coordinated to curb danger and prevent further damage.
The White House sent hundreds of nominations from cabinet posts to postmasters to committees, with several awaiting Senate action. The President also transmitted four European settlement pacts to Congress, urging approval as fair terms. The Senate adjourned today into Thursday while the House prepares to return for debate on pending measures.
A 2 year old Leo Farrell at a Baltimers Mercantile Bank tester confesses unbezzlement after signing, while auditors review books at a parente home. Arrested today on charges as investigators pursue errors in funds. The report includes scattered crime briefs from London and other locales.
Obituary notices list Andrey Hoferer Sr aged 76 with five children and extended kin, plus funeral details yet to be arranged. Also reported are Mrs Malloia Cooper 78 whose services are at Boyd Memorial Church, and Clarence Wragem plus Mrs Margaret Allen with funeral plans at 10 a m and at residence 661 Brooks Street Bre, with survivors named.
The president urged passage of a selective service act for mobilization and enhanced air navigation support with extra assistant secretaries for War Navy and Commerce. He backed temporary boards for coal and shipping matters, enforcement of prohibition, and stronger federal and state cooperation. He called for rail consolidations under the ICC, inland waterway development, Alaska laws evaluation, and a district mothers pension model.
An unclear note describes fences around schools and a past $5,000 expense for antinocking barriers. The author argues for stronger fencing to curb loitering and “gatemobiles,” claiming current yards invite trouble and must be secured with higher, ongoing spending.
George M Bowers 63 former congressman from West Virginia second district died at his home after a stroke in the summer followed by a second stroke after a trip to his orchard. Born September 12 1863 in Gerrards Town he was active in the Republican party from youth. He served in the state legislature 1887 US census supervisor 1900 and US fish commissioner 1902 1908 and Congress from 1916 to 1928. He had been a Barker and orchardist in recent years. He was survived by his widow Mrs Bowery.
The senate committee on committees failed to resolve the question of whether Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin should be classified as a Republican. The assignment issue was referred to the Republican caucus for action after a today’s session.
The trial portrait centers on W. Detournett and his nephew A. Lawrence with mentions of Fred Taylor Ira Bogees Louis Fields Joseph Dickson James Wines and John Mont as witnesses. Prosecutors outline a deadly scheme tied to alleged losses and a plan that could leave the accused facing life in prison or confinement at a state reformatory. The narrative hints at a motive linked to financial ruin and a claimed financial grudge in a close family case.
Board discussions reveal teachers with 109 month pensions, fears of dismissals, and calls for higher pay to enable savings. Dr Robins notes pension inadequacy. Mr Fruth cites long service and training, while Spencer cites math gaps atCharleston high. Rotary aid for crippled children prompts action. Wilson School opening planned. secret wartime marriage case ends in jail for a former preacher linked to a British colonel's daughter.
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